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Sarah is the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series and A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

I’ve been so excited and antsy about sharing today’s episode with you! Sarah is the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of the Throne of Glassseries and A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Fun fact– Sarah was just 16 years old when she wrote the first book in the Throne of Glass series, and she’s built an empire of extremely passionate and loyal fans. Deadline recently announced that the “Throne of Glass” series is being developed into an epic fantasy adventure TV series for Hulu. 

In Sarah’s episode proudly brought to you by Gotham Writers, we talk about everything from growing up in New York City with probably the most movie-worthy thing that can happen to any high school kid, to living out in the suburbs of Pennsylvania where she currently writes full-time. We, of course, cover the inspiration behind her book series and why it’s so important for Sarah to showcase strong female characters.

For fans of Sarah, you are going to LOVE her episode. For craft-focused listeners who might be learning about Sarah for the first time through this episode, you’ll have so much fun getting to know Sarah’s personality and she shares really inspiring and helpful advice about breaking out of a writing rut, creating dialogues, and treating your writing like a muscle. Those of you who emailed me about questioning your identity as a writer and feeling like you’re unworthy of the title, this episode is especially for you.

 

“You can reach your dreams if you are willing to sacrifice and put in the hard work and the effort.” -Sarah J. Maas (click to tweet)

“I can do that. I will do that. Watch me do that.” -Sarah J. Maas (click to tweet)

“You’re a writer if you write. And if that’s what you love, you’re a writer.” -Sarah J. Maas (click to tweet)

“You can take literary tradition and make it come alive again in a new way.” -Sarah J. Maas (click to tweet)

“Every scar on me, every line, it’s a story written on my body of a life lived.” -Sarah J. Maas (click to tweet)

“Writing is a muscle.” -Sarah J. Maas (click to tweet)

 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM SARAH'S EPISODE: 

• How Sarah uses character names as a gateway to flesh out character building
• Writing is a muscle that needs to be regularly exercised
• How Sarah’s religious studies minor helps her build and evolve her fantasy worlds
• Creating dialogues with yourself and others to inspire your writing
• Sarah’s how-to advice on breaking out of a writing rut
• Why setting goals in your control that inspire you will make you more productive
• How Sarah creates stories that showcase heroines and female strength
• Surround yourself with a support system and network that help you reach your goals
• Living in the moment and being at peace with where you’re at in your life 

Learn More About Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series and A Court of Thorns and Roses series, as well as a USA Today and international bestselling author. Sarah wrote the first incarnation of the Throne of Glass series when she was just sixteen, and it has now sold in thirty-five languages. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. Empire of Storms, the fifth Throne of Glass novel, is available now.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hamilton College in 2008 with a degree in Creative Writing and a minor in Religious Studies.

Sarah’s Recommended Books & Resources:

Sabriel by Garth Nix

The Hero and the Crown By Robin Mickinely

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Sailor Moon

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Magic Knight Rayearth

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Shannara series by Terry Brooks

Tamora Pierce 

The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

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